Josh Bean's pick: The clock will strike midnight on Sweet Water’s Cinderella season after the Bulldogs took a bite out of Maplesville. Wadley is simply too strong on offense and defense, but it will be close. ,,, Wadley 27-24

Ben Thomas' pick: I didn’t get too many right last week, but I did pick Sweet Water to upset 1A power Maplesville. I’m not giving up on the Bulldogs now. ... Sweet Water 28-21

Daniel Boyette’s pick: Wadley entered the playoffs with the No. 1 scoring offense and defense among all classifications and has not slowed down. ... Wadley 23-20